Just dropped $2k on a standing desk and I don't regret it

Nov 231 min read

Okay so this is a "recommendation" post but also kind of a rant. I spent a solid $2,000 on a Fully standing desk with the good motor and programmable presets because my back has been absolutely wrecked from 8+ hours in a chair. Yeah it's expensive but I've spent that easily on other stuff that doesn't matter. Game changer for my energy after work - less back pain = more patience with the kids = better dad. If you WFH and have the budget, seriously consider it. The cheap $400 ones from Amazon are garbage btw, waste of money.

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CCarl S.Regularjust now

Real question: does your work reimburse for ergonomic equipment? Some companies will cover $500-1000 of this stuff for WFH setups. Might be worth asking before dropping that much out of pocket.

DDan M.Regularjust now

the programmable presets are worth it alone imo. I have mine set to remind me to stand every 90 minutes and honestly I move so much more now. Post seems cut off but yeah $2k seems like a lot until your chiropractor bills would've been $3-4k annually anyway.

BBen L.Regular4h ago

This is genuinely good advice but I'm also wondering - did you consider a cheaper standing desk first? Like there's some decent ones under $600 that do the job. Was the Fully brand specifically worth the extra $ or is this more of a 'buy it right once' situation?

KKevin P.Regular23h ago

This is the kind of post where people are gonna say 'that's too much money' but they've never had chronic pain from sitting. Sometimes expensive gear IS the cheaper option long-term.

SSteve C.Regularjust now

Fully desk is solid but did you try any of the cheaper alternatives first? Genuinely asking because I got a $400 Flexispot and it's held up fine for 3 years

RRick J.Regularjust now

The programmable presets are actually useful tho right? Not just a gimmick?

CChris P.Regularjust now

Your post cut off mid-sentence but yeah standing desks are legit. Went from constant lower back pain to basically none. People think it's frivolous until their own back starts screaming

HHugh S.Regularjust now

2k is steep but honestly if it fixed your back that's not a splurge, that's preventive healthcare. Back problems at 40+ are no joke. How long have you had it?

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WWill S.Regularjust now

2k is wild but also like... if you're spending 40+ hours a week at a desk and your back is wrecked, that's actually an investment in your health not just gear. How much have you saved in chiropractor visits? That's the real number.